Skoda octavia Owner's Manual page 124

When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
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Read and observe on page 121 first.
MSR counteracts the tendency of the drive wheels to lock during downshifts
or sudden deceleration (e.g. on icy or an otherwise slippery road surface).
If the drive wheels should lock, then the engine speed is automatically in-
creased. This reduces the braking effect of the engine and the wheels can ro-
tate freely again.
Traction control (ASR)
Fig. 144 System key: Vehicle with ESC / vehicle without ESC
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Read and observe on page 121 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces the
drive power transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for
example, driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During a TCS intervention, the indicator light
ter.
The deactivation/activation of TCS can be carried out, depending on equip-
ment, in one of the following ways.
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Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment.
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By pressing the » fig. 144button.
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By pressing the » fig. 144button.
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Driving
flashes in the instrument clus-
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Duringdeactivation the warning lightlights up in the instrument
an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Duringactivation extinguished the warning
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example.
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When driving with snow chains.
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When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
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When it is necessary to "rock" a car free when it has become stuck.
Notice
On vehicles without the ESC system the warning light
when the TCS system is deactivated, but a message is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)
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Read and observe on page 121 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes a spinning wheel if required and transfers the drive power force to the
other drive wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different trac-
tion under each wheel of the driven axle.
The EDL switches itself off automatically in order to avoid excessive heat gen-
eration on the brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled
down, there is an automatic re-activation of EDL.
XDS is an extension to the electronic differential lock (EDL). XDS does not re-
spond to the relieved inner curve wheel of the driven axle in the case of fast
cornering.
By applying braking force to the relieved wheel, spinning is prevented by the
XDS. This has a positive effect on the driving stability and steerability of the
vehicle.
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
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Read and observe on page 121 first.
The DSR indicates to the driver in critical situations a steering recommenda-
tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. DSR is activated, for example, on the right
and left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
cluster and
light is and an appropriate mes-
does not illuminate
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